Can't get into Charlie Bird? We've got you covered. Beard House diners will be treated to a taste of chef Ryan Hardy's intensely sought-after market-driven cuisine, along with exceptional pairings from wine director Robert Bohr (formerly of Cru), at this can't-miss dinner.

“Creative plates, flawless execution, and virtually telepathic service” are just a few of the many charms of Lacroix at the Rittenhouse, as noted by Philadelphia magazine. Join executive chef Jon Cichon of the AAA Five-Diamond Award–winning hotel for an evening of his stunning contemporary cuisine.

As an activist and co-founder of the Restaurant Opportunities Center, Saru Jayaraman writes the back-of-house story of American dining in her latest book, Behind the Kitchen Door. Urging us to look beyond the food on our plates to the hands that serve and prepare it, Saru advocates for the improvement of working conditions in an industry often plagued by exploitation and discrimination, with hope of a dining experience that is positive for everyone.

For the best fine dining in Baltimore, Charm City dwellers flock to Fleet Street Kitchen and the brand-new Cunningham’s. Join us in welcoming the Bagby Restaurant Group team to the Beard House, where they will prepare a soulful winter menu crafted from the rich bounty of the Mid-Atlantic region.

Tucked away in a quaint 18th-century carriage house on a winding street of New York City's West Village neighborhood lies the romantic mainstay One if by Land, Two if by Sea. Join us at the Beard House when history will mingle with modernity, as the restaurant's wünderkind chef Colt Taylor crafts a spectacular menu featuring global flavors.

After rising through the ranks at Bouley and Per Se, David Santos gained his own cult following with his private supper club, Um Segredo, which he hosted from his apartment. Now at the helm of New York City's Louro, he serves up modern American cuisine that draws flavor from his Portuguese roots.

The Celebrity Chef Tour began in 2004 as a way to bring the unique experience of dining at New York City’s historic James Beard House to cities around the country. At each Celebrity Chef Tour dinner, some of the nation’s top chefs come together to create a fantastic multiple course dinner. Like at the James Beard House, guests have the rare opportunity to interact with the participating chefs while enjoying the luxurious atmosphere of our nation’s finest restaurants. Each Celebrity Chef Tour meal is a work of artistry and craftsmanship that you won’t soon forget.

Join us in supporting the JBF Scholarship Program at this Friends of James Beard Benefit dinner, to be held at the acclaimed Lemaire Restaurant at the Jefferson Hotel. Along with three of his esteemed colleagues, host chef Walter Bundy will deliver a delectable spread that celebrates modern American cuisine at its finest.